Commentary - Robert Reich
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Saving: Good personally, bad nationally
Regular people are saving more and spending less. While this is a rational response to a tumultuous economy, it's not necessarily the best thing for the country. Steve Chiotakis finds out why from Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich. (02/05/2010)
A new political party: Mad as hell
Democrats and Republicans will be listening closely to President Obama's State of the Union address for things they can support or slam in the days to come. Commentator Robert Reich says there's one more group Obama will be addressing, too. (01/27/2010)
Will reforms survive the new Senate?
How has the election of Massachusetts Republican Scott Brown to the Senate affected the Democrats' agenda? Steve Chiotakis talks to former Labor Secretary Robert Reich about where the party's list of reforms stands now. (01/26/2010)
Automakers need to face new reality
Carmakers may be upbeat about 2010 as they showcase their latest models at the Detroit Auto Show, but the auto industry's problems are still with us. Commentator Robert Reich says there's no easy fix. (01/13/2010)
2010 recovery not likely to be vigorous
An economic recovery may be underway, but we still have a while to go. Steve Chiotakis gets a breakdown and 2010 forecast from former Labor Secretary Robert Reich. (01/07/2010)
In 2009 Main Street got the shaft
Commentator Robert Reich says this past year will be remembered as a time when Wall Street fat cats who caused the financial collapse got fatter, while the rest of America got the scraps. (12/30/2009)
An economic preview of 2010
What are our economic prospects for the coming year? Bill Radke talks to former Labor Secretary Robert Reich. (12/28/2009)
Insurers must be forced to compete
A way to cut costs in the health care system is competition, but it's strangely missing from the Senate debate. Commentator Robert Reich says if Americans are going to be required to get health insurance, that must change. (12/16/2009)
Recovery goal: Jobs with good wages
Commentator and former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich will be in attendance at a White House jobs summit on Thursday. He offers a sneak preview of what he plans to say there. (12/02/2009)
Asset-driven recovery still needs work
A lot of companies are reporting good profits, but many people are unsure if things have really turned around. What gives? Commentator Robert Reich says it's not that hard to figure out. (11/18/2009)
